Black Power Salute
Danielle Smith-Llera
Two American athletes made history at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but not on the track. They staged a silent protest against racial injustice. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze medalists in the 200-meter sprint, stood with heads bowed and black-gloved fists raised as the national anthem played during the medal ceremony. The Australian silver medalist wore a human rights badge in support. All three would pay a heavy price for their activism. A Life magazine photograph seen by millions would ensure that the silent protest was remembered, and eventually admired, as a symbol of the battle for equality and civil rights.
Author - Danielle Smith-Llera.
Narrator - Various Narrators.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Danielle Smith-Llera
Various Narrators
Captured History Sports
Capstone Press
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
Two American athletes made history at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but not on the track. They staged a silent protest against racial injustice. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze medalists in the 200-meter sprint, stood with heads bowed and black-gloved fists raised as the national anthem played during the medal ceremony. The Australian silver medalist wore a human rights badge in support. All three would pay a heavy price for their activism. A Life magazine photograph seen by millions would ensure that the silent protest was remembered, and eventually admired, as a symbol of the battle for equality and civil rights. Author - Danielle Smith-Llera. Narrator - Various Narrators. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:01:05:21